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EF61 UVJ

2012 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 UVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 102,166 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 94,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,156 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 80,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2022 74,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 62,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 May 2019 62,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,999 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight gearbox oil from offside front drive shaft

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EF61 UVJ is a 2012 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF61 UVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 UVJ registered?

EF61 UVJ is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is EF61 UVJ safe to buy?

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